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April 7, 2015

Welcome

Greetings AIMS Community!

I look forward to welcoming your children to the
inaugural class of one of the nation’s first Arabic Immersion Schools.

A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin
for both my bachelors and masters degrees, I began my teaching career in HISD
at Lamar High School. After Lamar I joined the teaching staff of Houston
Academy for International Studies (HAIS). In 2011, I became Dean of Instruction
at HAIS, helping lead the school to achieve a National Blue Ribbon Award.

Having spent my childhood in both Houston, Texas
and Cairo, Egypt, I’m excited about leading a world-class school for Houston
students. My experience in Cairo not only helped me learn Arabic, it broadened
my world-view.

The ability to communicate in another language is a marketable asset; fluency
in Arabic is an extraordinary asset.
While it may seem far away, learning Arabic will help your children gain
jobs in the oil and gas industry, state department, and many multi-national
corporations. Additionally, even before
your children leave the walls of AIMS, their experiences in dual language will
benefit them greatly. Research shows that bilingualism helps children develop
their critical thinking, analytical skills, and an appreciation for different
cultures.